Greek · G3037, G4348 · unreviewed

λίθῳ τοῦ προσκόμματος

A stone (literally or figuratively) · stumbling block

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λίθος G3037 a stone (literally or figuratively)

Pronunciation líthos

Stone carries metaphorical weight in NT: Christ as cornerstone, believers as living stones, stumbling block.

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πρόσκομμα G4348 stumbling block

Pronunciation próskomma

An obstacle causing spiritual stumbling, particularly through offense or violation of conscience in others.

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What does λίθῳ τοῦ προσκόμματος (lithō tou proskommatos) mean in the Bible?

λίθος · πρόσκομμα is a Greek word meaning "a stone (literally or figuratively)".

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Meaning

a stone (literally or figuratively)

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Matt 24:2 · Mark 13:2 · Mark 16:4 · Luke 17:2 · Luke 21:6 · John 11:38 · Acts 4:11 · 1 Pet 2:7 · 1 Pet 2:8 9×

Nominative · Plural · Masculine Matt 4:3 · Mark 13:1 · Luke 19:40 · 1 Pet 2:5 4×

Genitive · Plural · Masculine Matt 3:9 · Luke 3:8 2×

Genitive · Singular · Masculine Luke 22:41 · Rev 18:12 2×

Dative · Singular · Masculine Luke 4:3 · Luke 21:6 · Acts 17:29 · Rom 9:32 · Rev 4:3 · Rev 17:4 · Rev 18:16 · Rev 21:11 · Rev 21:19 10×

Dative · Plural · Masculine Mark 5:5 · Luke 21:5 · 2 Cor 3:7 3×

Accusative · Singular · Masculine Matt 4:6 · Matt 7:9 · Matt 21:42 · Matt 21:44 · Matt 24:2 · Matt 27:60 · Matt 27:66 · Matt 28:2 · Mark 12:10 · Mark 13:2 · Mark 15:46 · Mark 16:3 · Luke 4:11 · Luke 19:44 · Luke 20:17 · Luke 20:18 25×

Accusative · Plural · Masculine John 8:59 · John 10:31 · 1 Cor 3:12 3×

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

1 Corinthians 8 — Knowledge, Love, and the Weak Brother in a World of Idols Acts 4 — Christ Alone Saves and His Witnesses Speak Boldly John 11 — The Resurrection and the Life, the Raising of Lazarus, and the Plot to Kill Jesus John 20 — The Risen Lord: Empty Tomb, Eyewitness Faith, Peace, Mission, Spirit, Thomas, and the Purpose of the Gospel John 8 — The Light of the World, True Freedom, and the I AM Before Abraham Luke 20 — The Rejected Son, the Questioned Authority, and the Lord Who Silences His Opponents Luke 21 — The Widow’s Gift, Jerusalem’s Fall, and Watchfulness before the Son of Man Luke 24 — The Risen Christ Opens the Scriptures, Commissions Witnesses, and Ascends in Blessing Mark 12 — The Rejected Son, the Greatest Commandment, the Lord of David, and the Widow’s Offering Mark 13 — Watch and Endure: Temple Judgment, Gospel Witness, Tribulation, the Son of Man, and Readiness Mark 15 — The Crucified King: Condemnation, Mockery, Death, Confession, and Burial Mark 16 — He Has Risen: The Empty Tomb, the Angelic Announcement, Galilee Promise, and Trembling Witness Matthew 21 — The King Enters Jerusalem, Judges Fruitless Religion, and Exposes Rejected-Son Leadership Matthew 24 — The Olivet Discourse: Temple Desolation, Coming Judgment, the Son of Man, and Watchful Readiness Matthew 27 — Jesus Condemned, Crucified, Dead, Buried, and Guarded Matthew 28 — The Resurrection of Jesus and the Great Commission of the Risen King Matthew 3 — The Forerunner, the Kingdom, and the Beloved Son Romans 14 — Receiving One Another, Honoring the Lord, and Pursuing Peace in Matters of Conscience Romans 9 — God’s Faithfulness, Sovereign Mercy, and Israel’s Stumbling Over Christ

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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